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10/02/2018
Assistant Professor - Communication (Digital Media/Multimedia Production)
Worcester State University
About Worcester State University:
WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a vibrant public university located in the residential west side of Worcester, Massachusetts, the second largest city in New England and home to 38,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Situated on a compact 58-acre campus, the University offers 50 undergraduate and graduate academic programs to more than 6,400 students annually. The Princeton Review ranks us as one of the 75 "Best Value" public colleges in the country, as well as a "Best in the Northeast" college.
The Department of Communication at Worcester State University promotes the critical understanding of communication in a culturally diverse world. The program provides a praxis-based model of learning well suited for the digital age: theoretical and conceptual knowledge-based instruction along with hands-on synthesis and application to yield creative content. Specifically, the program engages students in the theory and practice of mass communication, media criticism, social and digital media, advertising, public relations, and media production, among others. The department's goal is to educate students to assess the role of communication in society, and to be proficient communicators and engaged citizens. Representing diverse areas of expertise, the faculty address contemporary issues and media ethics from a local-to-global perspective.
Courses prepare students for professional careers and for further study at the graduate level. Facilities include a television studio, editing suites, multimedia labs, video / photographic equipment and photographic dark rooms. In addition to course work, students in their junior and senior year are encouraged to apply for media internships and independent studies in their field of interest.
Job Description:
The Department of Communication at Worcester State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Media Studies with an emphasis on Multimedia Production to begin in the Fall Semester of 2019. The successful candidate will be able to teach core courses in a diverse interdisciplinary Communication undergraduate program that also emphasizes convergent technology skills used in digital / multimedia production, digital storytelling, and/or social media. In addition to teaching, the appointee will also be expected to engage in continuing scholarship, curriculum development, student advising, and service to the university and its community. We seek candidates whose teaching focuses on the theory and application of digital media practices, particularly in video production, digital storytelling, social media, or related areas. The position requires teaching digital/multimedia classes, core courses in the curriculum, along with courses in the candidate's area of specialization. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher and possess a well-developed Communication or multimedia-related scholarly and/or creative agenda.
Requirements:
Applicants must have a terminal degree (Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, or a closely related field, and/or an MFA in a related field). Candidates must engage in continuing scholarship and service, and advise undergraduate students.
Preferred Qualifications: A specialization in visual communication, social media, and/or multimedia production, is a plus.
Additional Information:
Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.
Review of applications will begin October 1st and continue until position is filled.
Salary and rank commensurate with education and experience.
Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply online at: http://worcester.interviewexchange.com
Submission should include: cover letter, CV, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations (if available), and 3 letters of reference.
All information that can be uploaded to one's e-account should be done so by the applicant; information which cannot may be faxed to 508-929-8169 or sent to the following address:
Director of Human Resources
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602-2597
